No, these services are only covered through extended health care plans, check with your employer or insurance company to see your coverage. (you may need a doctors prescription to be fully covered)

Wear as much or as little as you feel comfortable with, we will adapt to your needs (With Massage Therapy, only the areas being worked on will be uncovered otherwise you are covered with a sheet at all times).  First we will have you fill out a detailed health questionaire where your privacy and confidentiality will be maintained, you will then have an assessment from the practitioner which may include special tests, Postural alignment assessment and verbal questions based on what you have shared on your health form.  Sessions may require you to lie face up or down on the table, your therapist will instruct you with their approach, ask if you have any questions and ensure consent is accepted.  If at any time you are uncomfortable please inform the Therapist to ensure you receive the best treatment possible, following the treatment you will be asked your result, be honest we want you to improve, being polite doesn’t help us find the best treatment approach for you.  Home care advice and a recommendation of when to return will then be provided.

For Acupuncture and Osteopath it is recommended to bring Shorts and a t-shirt 

Chiropractic can be done over the clothes but for exercises it is best to have a change of clothes to make mobility easier

Factors such as pain level, availability, finances, insurance coverage and your body’s healing time will affect your decision. After going over your health history with you and treating you, your therapist can give you a recommendation as to how often they think you should come. Ultimately the decision is yours.

We ask for all rescheduling or cancellations to provide a minimum of 12 hours notice or arrange to have someone else take your spot, we do have a policy that the first offense is 50% of cost, the second offence is the full cost of the appointment.  We may waive these fees in the case of emergencies.  The reality is this time has been set aside for you and if you had not requested it someone else would’ve, its not fair to your Therapist as they lose income and are not paid if you do not show up otherwise.

The approach is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. It should not to be confused with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of acupuncture. However, since the same filiment needles are used in both dry needling and acupuncture, the confusion is understandable.

Acupuncture originated in China over 5000 years ago.  It’s based on the belief that health is determined by a balanced flow of chi, the vital life energy present in all living organisms.
According to acupuncture theory, chi circulates in the body along twelve major pathways, called meridians, each linked to specific internal organs and organ systems. By inserting very fine, sterile single-use needles at specific points along the meridians, your acupuncturist can redirect and reposition the flow of energy (chi) for the purpose of relieving tension, stress, and pain. The uninterrupted and balanced flow of energy along these meridians contributes to one’s overall health.  However, blockages and imbalances result in pain and illness.

The color and pattern of the marks depend on the level of stagnation in the area if there are no issues in a particular area you will have no mark, and range from a bright red to dark purple, usually lasting 3 days to a week – sometimes longer if the person is very sick or sedentary.

Osteopaths are Manual hands on practitioners they use gentle techniques that are effective at relieving pain and promoting function and mobility. Osteopaths address the whole body particularly digestion, the techniques used are anything from Visceral or Cranial Sacral therapy to myofascial stretch to positional release, you wear shorts and bra or t-shirt there is assessment manipulation but this does not involve traditonal massage